CAST & BLAST

Wings and Tails, It All Starts in November

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the local waters, weather, fish and ducks. He took us out earlier than planned upon our arrival to beat the frontal passage that was coming in and he stayed out with us through the rain. It paid off for us because we landed some nice redfish and black drum. He also knew exactly where to find the ducks on both of our morning hunts... He was such a good fit with our group, it was more like he was just another member of our group, and not “just the guide". - Brian J.

It all starts in November

A majestic time begins each year in November here at Bay Flats Lodge on the Texas coast. As our southern shores begin to cool, ducks look to Texas as an escape from the bitter northern winters. It’s a destination where the ducks find ample food provisions coupled with lavish marshlands and vast open warm bay waters.

Fall is when avid Texas coastal anglers are yearning for some of the best speckled trout action of the year. At the same time, a lot of them are also having opposing thoughts about the presence of ducks. So, why not mix fishing for trout and redfish with duck hunting? These cast and blast trips start for our guests in November, and typically entail duck hunting in the morning followed by an afternoon of bay fishing.

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

PREPARATION EQUALS REWARD

AMPLE OPPORTUNITY

EYE OF THE TIGER

DIALED IN

ANTICIPATION

TIME WELL SPENT

SWAP GUN FOR FLY ROD

CASTING AFTER BLASTING

SWITCHING GEARS - BLIND TO BOAT

We recommend bringing waders, boots, and your favorite 12-gauge shotgun and ammo. We also have all these items available for rent if you need them.

SEE RENTAL RATES

They know these waters better than anyone else. They’ll show you habitats few ever have the opportunity to enjoy.

LEARN MORE

Kindly get your hunting permit before you arrive by calling 800-895-4248 or clicking the link below. Have questions? Give us a call at 888-677-4868.

Get your permits

HUNTER EDUCATION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Every hunter in Texas (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete hunter education (Texas recognizes Hunter Education certificates from all other states and provinces). Minimum age for certification is 9 years and the cost is $15.

If you were born on or after September 2, 1971 and you are:

under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied*.
age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete hunter education, OR you must be accompanied.
age 17 and over, you must successfully complete hunter education; OR purchase a “Hunter Education Deferral,” and you must be accompanied.

CAST & BLAST RATES

N O T E

For the upcoming 2026-27 Duck Season, Bay Flats Lodge will be offering duck hunting trips ONLY during the second-half of the season, which will be December 12, 2026, through January 31, 2027 (there will be no duck hunting at Bay Flats Lodge during the first-half of the 2026-27 Duck Season).

BLAST & BAY OR WADE FISHING RATES – INCLUDES LODGING, MEALS, HUNTING, FISHING, BAIT, FISH AND DUCK CLEANING, AND TAXES.

Half-Day Duck Hunt & Half-Day Bay or Wade Fishing 4 per boat – $775/person
Half-Day Duck Hunt & Half-Day Bay or Wade Fishing 3 per boat – $900/person
Half-Day Duck Hunt & Half-Day Bay or Wade Fishing 2 per boat – $1,035/person
An Extra Night of Lodging & 2 Meals – $236/person

BLAST & FLY-FISHING RATES – INCLUDES LODGING, MEALS, HUNTING, FLY-FISHING, BAIT, FISH AND DUCK CLEANING, AND TAXES.

Half-Day Duck Hunt & Half-Day Fly-Fishing 2 per boat – $1,035/person
Half-Day Duck Hunt & Half-Day Fly-Fishing 1 per boat – $1,635/person
An Extra Night of Lodging & 2 Meals – $236/person

BLAST & BLAST RATES – INCLUDES LODGING, MEALS, HUNTING, FISHING, BAIT, FISH AND DUCK CLEANING, AND TAXES.

Half-Day (AM) Duck Hunt & Half-Day (PM) Duck Hunt 4 per boat – $775/person
Half-Day (AM) Duck Hunt & Half-Day (PM) Duck Hunt 3 per boat – $900/person
Half-Day (AM) Duck Hunt & Half-Day (PM) Duck Hunt 2 per boat – $1,035/person
An Extra Night of Lodging & 2 Meals – $236/person

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Simms Chest-Waders and Simms Wading Boots Rental – $35/day
Simms Wading Boots Only Rental – $20/day
We supply rod and reels when fishing from the boat.
If you plan to wade fish, we encourage you to bring your own rod and reel.
You can also rent a rod and reel from your guide if wade fishing – $30/day
Benelli 12-gauge Shotgun Rental – $65/day
12-gauge 3-inch steel shot shotgun shells – $35/box

Please review our tipping guidelines before you arrive.